Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
- MA74-0425
- 1971-08
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Millie Denholm dressed in a gown and a fur stole sitting in a chair waiting for the 1971 South Dakota Governors Ball to begin
Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Millie Denholm dressed in a gown and a fur stole sitting in a chair waiting for the 1971 South Dakota Governors Ball to begin
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary group
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel is part of the Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary group
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee meet in Washington, D.C.
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel meets with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee meet in Washington, D.C.
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel meets with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel is with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel is with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of Congress in session in the 1960s
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Members of Congress in session in the chambers of the United Stated capitol building
McGovern, Mankiewicz, Chamberlin, and Denholm during the 1968 campaign
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
George McGovern, Frank Mankiewicz, Bob Chamberlain, and Frank Denholm in Aberdeen, South Dakota during the 1968 campaign
McGovern and a Denholm for Congress rally in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
George McGovern speaking at a Denholm for Congress rally in 1970, Frank Denholm is to his right
Masahide Shibusawa speaks at the Mackinac demonstration in 1965
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Masahide Shibusawa, Japanese business man, who is in charge of the work of Moral Re-Armament in Japan, speaks at the Mackinac demonstration. He has come to plan for the delegation of 100 Japanese students arriving later in July. Shibusawa's great-grandfather was the founder of modern industrial Japan
Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond accompanied by Honor Guard Commander Capt. Charles E. Guilford in 1966
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond accompanied by Honor Guard Commander Capt. Charles E. Guilford salutes the colors during Honor Guard ceremonies
Luke Spider Back Bone allotment, 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Luck Spider Back Bone living on his allotment of 640 acres, 1 room log house, dirt root, and dirt floor
Labon Holy Pipe allotment, 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Labon Holy Pipe on his own allotment of 32- acres, house build with personal funds
Kneip congratulating Denholm on his win for the U.S. Senate seat in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Richard Kneip congratulating Frank Denholm on his win for the U.S. House of Representatives seat
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Richard Kneip's 'Dick Kneip's people for People Campaign for Governor' campaign bus
Kneip and Denholm campaign posters in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Family standing by 'Kneip for Governor' and 'Denholm U.S. Congress' signs in their front yard
Johnson Scabby Face allotment, 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Johnson Scabby Face on his deceased daughter's allotment as he is the sole heir to the estate of 160 acres
John White Bear allotment, 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
John White Bear living on his grandmother's allotment of 160 acres
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
John Garnier, a mix blood living on his wife's allotment of 160 acres with a two room log house, shingle roof, and good floor
John Bear Robe allotment, 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
John Bean Robe on his deceased wife's allotment of 320 acres
J. Blanton Belk gives the keynote speech at the demonstration for modernizing America in 1965
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Flanked by American Indian elders and overseas delegates, J. Blanton Belk gives the keynote speech at the demonstration for modernizing America on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Ben Reifel is visible in the background looking left
Interior Department Distinguished Service and Valor awardees in 1961
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Distinguished Service and Valor awardees and the Secretariat - 25th Honor Awards Convocation - Interior auditorium; Left to Right - Top Row: Captain Matthew V. Carson, Jr., USN, Office of the Secretary; Joseph V.B. Wells, Geological Survey; Christopher J. San Fellipo, Geological Survey; Paul Zinner, Bureau of Mines; Ulric J Gendron, Bureau of Reclamation; William M. Deaton, Bureau of Mines; James Westfield, Bureau of Mines; Elmer P. Myers, Bureau of Indian Affairs; John S. Knowles, Bureau of Land Management; George L. Collins, National Park Service; Charles E. Peterson, National Park Service; A. Clark Stratton, National Park Service; Dick Sutton, National Park Service; Left to Right - Front Row: Floyd H. Phillips, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Alphonse Kemmerich, Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Administrative Assistant Secretary Beasley; Andrew W. Anderson; Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Monty Wilcox; Louise A. Wilcox; Orpha R. McPherson, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Secretary Udall; Clara B. Gonzales, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Assistant Secretary Carver; Assistant Secretary Holum; Fannibelle Jackson, Bureau of Land Management; Under Secretary Carr; Assistant Secretary Briggs; Benjamin Reifel, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Father John G. Kuhn, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Indian Society seminar in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1984
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Former Representative Ben Reifel at a Indian Society seminar at Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota
Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota in 1942
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota, showing Helen Morganti of Lead, South Dakota being adopted into the tribe as Princess Silver Cloud, and Chief Afraid of Horses, the show was held for the war workers at the depot; the photograph is signed in ink on the front: Sincerely, Helen Morganti
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award from Ben Reifel; from left to right: Dr. Ned A. Hatathli; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Parks Service; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Indian Council Fire Achievement award ceremony held at the National Aviation Club in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ned A Hatathli is the 1971 Indian Achievement award winner; from left to right: Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Louis R Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Forrest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Tom Colosino Director or Arrow Inc.; Hon. Virgil L. Kirk, Chief Justice, Navajo Tribal Courts; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award; from left to right: George Lavatta, Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Forest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Roster of House Wednesday Group members with Ben Reifel's name on it, as well as an introduction and overview of what they do in the group.
House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies in 1966
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies in 1966
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
Honoring American Indian code talkers
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Ceremony honoring two American Indian code talkers
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Honor Guard of Italian Carabinieri pass in review before Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond and Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell during ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. In the background are senators, representatives and congressional aides in Italy for a tour of the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Honor Guard of Italian Carabinieri pass in review before Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond and Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell during ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. In the background are senators, representatives and congressional aides in Italy for a tour of the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force
Honor Guard ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy in 1961
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Honor Guard ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. The congressional party salute the colors
Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Bureau of Indian Affairs officials visit the Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota; from the right: (second) Superintendent Towle; (third) Commissioner Emmons; (fourth) Rev. Lawrence Edwards, S.J., Superior of Holy Rosary Mission; From the Left (fourth) Rev. John Bryde, S.J. , principal of Holy Rosary Mission; (fifth) Ben Reifel, Aberdeen Area Director; (sixth) Representative Ely. Berry; (seventh) Assistant Commissioner Rex Lee
Holy Rosary Mission Church and dormitory on the Pine Ridge Reservation, 1954
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Holdy Rosary Mission Church and dormitory. This mission the Mother Catholic Mission for the Pine Ridge Reservation
Governor Kneip and Congressman Frank Denholm at a groundbreaking ceremony in 1973
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip (far left), Congressman Frank Denholm (second from right), and others at a groundbreaking ceremony
Governor George Romney and Ben Reifel
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Governor George Romney of Michigan shakes hands with Representative Ben Reifel. The photograph is signed: To Ben, Best wishes always! George Romney
Goldwater-Miller supporters at a Republican campaign rally in 1964
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
People supporting the Goldwater-Miller ticket during the 1964 United States Presidential campaign at a rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
George Gillespie allotment, 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
George Gillespie, a mix blood living on his deceased mother's allotment, a one room log house, dirt roof, and dirt floor
Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear at Wounded Knee Monument in 1954
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear standing by Wounded Knee Monument on Mother's Day
The Frank E. Denholm Papers consist mostly of materials generated during the time he served as the representative to South Dakota’s First Congressional District, from 1971 to 1975. These materials document his work for rural America, particularly his effort to reinstate the Rural Electrification Act and numerous legislation regarding agriculture, rural water, and rural development. Press releases and newspaper clippings about his activities in Congress can be found in the papers. The collection also includes scrapbooks and memorabilia about his campaigns for Congress. In addition, there are several files of correspondence, some of which was with members of Congress and other notable people such as George McGovern and Richard Kneip. The collection includes nearly 1,500 photographs and slides, most of which relate to his campaigns for Congress. There are reel-to-reel audio recordings and video recordings on 2-inch quad video tape that consist of campaign advertisements and his work in Congress. The collection also documents Denholm’s career as a sheriff, auctioneer, F.B.I. agent, and lawyer.
The papers also contain documents relating to Frank Denholm’s wife, Mildred Niehaus Denholm. Mrs. Denholm was born May 9, 1927 to Frank F. and Elizabeth C. (Schuring) Niehaus from Andover, South Dakota. She married Frank Denholm on June 12, 1950 in Webster, South Dakota. She attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD and taught in rural schools. Mrs. Denholm also went to the Aberdeen School of Business, the Strayer Business College in Washington, D.C., and the University of Utah where she studied music. She worked as a medical and legal secretary. Mrs. Denholm actively campaigned for her husband. She was involved in the Congressional Women’s Club while Denholm was in office. Mrs. Denholm passed away August 14, 2014. The collection includes correspondence between Frank and Mildred Denholm and her activities with the Congressional Women’s Club.
Frank Denholm with a farmer in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm sitting on an International Farmall tractor talking with a farmer while campaigning in 1970
Frank Denholm taking his oath of office in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate in Washington, D.C.
Frank Denholm taking his oath of office as Congressman from South Dakota in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate from South Dakota in Washington, D.C.
Frank Denholm speaking to the Boy Scouts of America, 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking to the Boys Scouts of America during a stop on the campaign trail
Frank Denholm speaking to students at Lincoln High School
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking to a group of students at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Frank Denholm speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention while campaigning in 1968
Frank Denholm speaking at an event
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking at an event at the Sheraton Motor Inn
Frank Denholm speaking at a powwow
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking to the crowd at a powwow, two American Indian dancers are standing behind him
Frank Denholm speaking at a Memorial Day event
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking during a Memorial Day event
Frank Denholm sitting on a tractor in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm sitting on an International Farmall tractor during his 1970 campaign
Frank Denholm riding in the Bummobile
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm riding in the South Dakota State University Bummobile during the Hobo Day parade in Brookings, South Dakota
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm shaking hands with constituents on the 1968 campaign trail
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm on the 1968 campaign trail
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm shaking hands with a constituent while riding in the South Dakota State University Bummobile during the Hobo Day parade the hobo flag of peace is behind him
Frank Denholm in the auction ring in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm working at his desk in 1968
Frank Denholm during an interview in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Congressman Frank Denholm being interviewed at his office desk
Frank Denholm during a radio interview in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm during a radio interview
Frank Denholm celebrating his win in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm speaking at a celebration in his honor for winning the Senate race in 1970 and celebrating his birthday
Frank Denholm campaigning during a parade in 1968
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm and his wife Millie are riding in a convertible in a parade during his 1968 campaign for Congress
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm working at his desk in his law office in Brookings, South Dakota
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm going over a document with another man
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm posing with American Indian dancers at a powwow
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm posing with American Indian dancers at a powwow
Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm is the auctioneer at a sale
Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm is the auctioneer at a sale.
Frank Denholm and George McGovern
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm and George McGovern pose for a photograph
Frank Clown Horse allotment 1930
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Frank Clown Horse's house and allotment of 320 acres rented by Oliver Sharp Fish
Frank and Millie Denholm with the South Dakota flag in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm with the South Dakota flag at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate in Washington, D.C.
Frank and Millie Denholm on the campaign trail
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm on a sidewalk in front of a house during Frank Denholm campaign for U.S. Congress
Frank and Millie Denholm in 2000
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph during a family reunion in Brookings, South Dakota
Frank and Millie Denholm in 1999
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie standing by a vintage car
Frank and Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
Frank and Millie Denholm celebrating his win in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm with his wife Millie at a celebration in his honor for winning the Senate race in 1970 and celebrating his birthday
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm at an event
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph outdoors
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
New Congressman Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm after his win
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph in his office
Florence Peale of Liberia in 1974
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Florence Peale, wife of Ambassador Edward Peale of Liberia, is visiting the Mrs. Robert Orben, wife of the speech writer for President Nixon
E.Y. Berry, Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative E.Y. Berry, Senator Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the First District of South Dakota, are on the campaign trail in Pierre, South Dakota
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Large group of people gathered in a room and seated on chairs at an event in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues, seated at the table are Olaf Nelson, reservation principal at Ft. Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, O.R. Sande, superintendent at Wahpeton Boarding School in North Dakota, and Herman Bogard, superintendent at Flandreau Boarding School in Flandreau, South Dakota
Don Hunter, Representative Ben Reifel, and Merle Flyger
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel meets with Don Hunter of Centerville, South Dakota and Merle Flyger of Hurley, South Dakota to talk about the sugar beet industry in South Dakota, Representative Reifel holds a bowl of sugar cubes for Hunter and Flyger to put in their coffee
Display at Pier 5 in Miami, Florida
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Two men sitting in front of a display of two marlin fish attached to a sign which reads: City of Miami, Pier 5 - World's Finest Fishing Fleet
Denholm Waterfowl Production Area
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm standing by the Denholm Waterfowl Production Area sign
Denholm Waterfowl Production Area
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Denholm Waterfowl Production Area sign
Denholm U.S. Congress campaign headquarters in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
People standing in front of Frank Denholm's campaign headquarters
Denholm U.S. Congress campaign headquarters in 1970
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Frank Denholm standing in front of his campaign headquarters